Neville Goddard on Isaiah 31:2-9 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read Isaiah 31 in context

Scripture Focus

2Yet he also is wise, and will bring evil, and will not call back his words: but will arise against the house of the evildoers, and against the help of them that work iniquity.

3Now the Egyptians are men, and not God; and their horses flesh, and not spirit. When the LORD shall stretch out his hand, both he that helpeth shall fall, and he that is holpen shall fall down, and they all shall fail together.

4For thus hath the LORD spoken unto me, Like as the lion and the young lion roaring on his prey, when a multitude of shepherds is called forth against him, he will not be afraid of their voice, nor abase himself for the noise of them: so shall the LORD of hosts come down to fight for mount Zion, and for the hill thereof.

5As birds flying, so will the LORD of hosts defend Jerusalem; defending also he will deliver it; and passing over he will preserve it.

6Turn ye unto him from whom the children of Israel have deeply revolted.

7For in that day every man shall cast away his idols of silver, and his idols of gold, which your own hands have made unto you for a sin.

8Then shall the Assyrian fall with the sword, not of a mighty man; and the sword, not of a mean man, shall devour him: but he shall flee from the sword, and his young men shall be discomfited.

9And he shall pass over to his strong hold for fear, and his princes shall be afraid of the ensign, saith the LORD, whose fire is in Zion, and his furnace in Jerusalem.

Isaiah 31:2-9

Biblical Context

Isaiah 31:2-9 portrays God as defender of Zion and warns against relying on human powers or idols; it invites turning to the Lord as the true source of protection and guidance.

Neville's Inner Vision

The outer scenes of lions, swords, and idols are reflections of your inner states. Egypts and horses represent the props you trust for security—people, systems, and force outside your true awareness. Yet the passage declares they are merely men and flesh when weighed against the I AM that you are. The Lord of hosts is your inner awareness descending to defend the inner Zion, the unwavering center of your purpose. When you cease fearing the noise of many shepherds and listen to the roar of your true I AM, fear relinquishes its grip and defense becomes a natural function of consciousness. The image of birds protecting Jerusalem becomes your inner shield that travels with you as you shift into a higher state. Turn back to the Source you have revolted from, and allow the old idols—silver and gold you fashioned—to fall away as you acknowledge the sufficiency of God. The Assyrian’s sword is fear, devoured by the fire of your inner truth, and your leaders tremble before the sign you bear when you dwell in the Lord’s fire and furnace within.

Practice This Now

Close your eyes and assume the state of the I AM defending your inner Jerusalem; feel the Lord’s presence safeguarding you. Repeat quietly, 'I am, therefore I am defended,' and let fear melt into stillness as you rest in that awareness.